South Hall Middle School vs The Foundry
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Hall Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
The Foundry
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 6–12
28 students
| Measure | South Hall Middle School Gainesville, Georgia | The Foundry Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 482 | – |
| National rank | #11389 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 955 | 28 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 28 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 5% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hall Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 14.6).
- •South Hall Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 5%).
- •South Hall Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 5%).
- •South Hall Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 82.1%).
- •The Foundry does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 12.7).
- •South Hall Middle School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 28.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Hall Middle School better than The Foundry?
On the Success Index (US), South Hall Middle School ranks higher (32.6 vs 14.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are South Hall Middle School and The Foundry?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Hall Middle School: 955. The Foundry: 28. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Hall Middle School and The Foundry rank in Georgia?
South Hall Middle School is 286th of 482 and The Foundry is unranked among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).